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Safety & Training Short: Winter Preparation

In cold, wet conditions, common dangers include slips and falls, as well as vehicle accidents. Taking simple precautions can prevent accidents and injuries.Preventing slips: Areas that may become slick and require extra caution include stairs, ramps, tile floors, parking lots and metal parts of equipment. Have an excellent snow and ice removal program in place.Place non-skid floor mats and caution signs in slippery, high traffic areas.Use traction devices that strap onto shoes when conditions require

Capitol Connection #1435

Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors Week of 10/27/2025 By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services Let’s hit the road to share some insight into how the others states relate to California. There are many advantages in reciprocity, shortcuts on waivers, detours on exams, but in the end each contractor needs to stay in the right lane to pass… Q: I am a licensed HVAC (“C-20”) contractor in California. I have my own Sole Proprietorship license and then I also am the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO)

Corte Madera DMV Seeking Bids for Parking Lot Seal and Stripe Services

You are invited to review and respond to this Small Business Bid Solicitation (SB Bid) entitled 25-245 – Parking Lot Seal and Stripe Services at the Corte Madera DMV Field Office. In submitting your bid, you must comply with the instructions found herein. Your bid must be submitted via email (the DMV will not accept a mailed or hand-delivered bid). Important Dates and TimesSB Bid available to prospective bidders: 10/23/2025Mandatory pre-bid conference: (Note: See additional info in Section 5.) 11/5/2025

Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!

We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2025:Kasey Curry, R.C Electric, who referred Connacht Construction (Special thanks to Kasey, who pledged her bonus to our Workforce Development & Scholarship Fund!) Brian Mott, Langtech Systems Consulting, who referred Juan Bran, Bran Construction, Inc.John Charbonneau, Golden State Handyman, Inc., who referred Dave Charbonneau, Northbay Electrical SolutionsEric Nelson, HR Consulting by Nelson & Associates, who referred Sam Sabo,

Marin Housing Authority Soliciting Pest Control Quotes

The Housing Authority of the County of Marin (MHA) is soliciting informal quotes from qualified pest control contractors for the provision of both routine scheduled preventative and on-call pest control services at various MHA properties. This solicitation will result in the award of one or more Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) aggregate value of up to $245,000.00 across all awarded contracts. The initial contract term will be one year, with an option to

Marin Housing Authority Soliciting Electrical Service Quotes

The Housing Authority of the County of Marin (MHA) is soliciting informal quotes from licensed electrical contractors for the provision of on-call electrical services at various MHA residential properties. This solicitation will result in the award of one or multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) aggregate value of up to $245,000.00 across all awarded contracts. The initial contract term will be one year, with an option to extend for one additional

Safety & Training Short: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Objective: To inform organizations of measures they can take to increase the security of their data, computer, and network systems. The advancement of information technology has made it easier than ever to run a small business, but your organization as well as your customers and their data may be at risk unless proper cybersecurity measures are in place.Click here to download the training short in EnglishClick here to download the training short in Spanish Safety & Training Shorts provided by George

Another Fun Marin Remodelers Forum Event at Lamperti Contracting & Design

We had another very successful Marin Remodelers Forum event at Lamperti Contracting & Design's beautiful showroom in San Rafael. We welcomed over 60 members and collectively enjoyed great food, drinks, and meaningful connections. This event was full of amazing architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, and more. A very special thanks to Sean and Jennifer Kelly from Lamperti Contracting & Design for hosting such a fun event! "I can't believe how many great connections I made in just two hours –

Bid Opportunity for Marin Cascades Fountain Renovation

This project generally involves repair and renovation of the existing decorative concrete and stone-lined water feature known as the Cascades fountain located within Lagoon Park on the County Civic Center campus in San Rafael. The scope of work generally includes, but is not limited to: new intake vault, equipment enclosures and pad, water feature pump, ultra-violet water sterilizer, jets, underground piping, electrical improvements, lighting, asphalt and concrete paving, and wood retaining walls.Key

Safety & Training Short: Emails

Objective: To assure understanding of and adherence to safe practices for email use. Email has become one of the most commonly used methods of communication in the workplace, and many organizations’ policies include standards and requirements for email correspondence. If used incorrectly, email can harm your computer or your organization.Work email is for work: The email account provided by your employer is for use in communicating with colleagues, vendors, clients, suppliers, or other parties about

Wright ESD 2025-26 Contractor Registration Notice

California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act The Wright Elementary School District (District) has elected to become subject to participate in the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). The District is inviting all licensed contractors to submit information for inclusion on the District’s list of qualified bidders for the 2026 calendar year.What is CUPCCAA? The California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Commission is under the umbrella of the

Safety & Training Short: Poison Prevention

What is a poison?  A poison is defined as any product or substance that can harm someone if it is used in the wrong way, by the wrong person or in the wrong amount. Nearly 82 people in the United States are killed each day related to accidental poisoning. Another 1,900 are treated in emergency departments.   Examples of possible poisons include:Some household productsChemicals in the workplace or environmentDrugs; prescription and over-the-counterHerbal, illegal or animal medicinesSnake bitesInsect

Safety & Training Short: Slip Trip and Fall Prevention - Stair Safety

Objective: To promote safe stair use behaviors to minimize fall risks Many falls occur on stairs. Employers are responsible to follow construction requirements to make stairs and handrails as safe as possible. However, employees also have a responsibility to use safe behaviors to minimize the risk of a fall.Safe BehaviorsAlways use the handrails when ascending and descending stairs.Do not rush on the stairs.Be cautious and focused, not distracted. (For example, do not use your cell phone while on

Flu Season is Here - Get Informed!

Falls is officially here and that means cool nights, cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice. But it also means flu season time…   The more you know about the flu the better prepared you’ll be to stay healthy and keep your team going strong.  10 Flu Facts You Might Not Know*  1. The flu and a cold are not the same. Yes, they can feel similar. But the flu hits harder and faster. Think fever, body aches, chills, and serious fatigue. A cold usually builds slowly. The flu doesn’t wait.  2. You can spread the flu

Build Your Team Faster with HammerLoop!

HammerLoop update!  Hello fellow MBA members!   HammerLoop was recently just displayed to the roughly 500 members of the Northern California chapter of ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors), through a large press email!  This is something we are proud of.  In the next 2 weeks, we will be at the San Rafael chamber of commerce's 'Level Up' event, we will be guiding construction workers through profile sign-ups through the Canal Alliance, and we have multiple events through ABC geared toward onboarding

Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!

Introducing the Marin Builders Association Logo Re-Design

We are proud to unveil the redesigned logo of Marin Builders Association: a fresh new look that reflects our continued growth, evolution, and commitment to excellence. Over the past year, we’ve been thoughtfully working on a new logo to better represent who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. This rebranding initiative was launched under the leadership of our 2024 Board President, Brad Hubbell, of Hubbell Daily Architecture + Design. Among his many contributions, Brad established a clear

Thank You to our 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!

We want to express our deep gratitude to our wonderful 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners! Their generous support of our signature publication made this edition possible - and our best yet! Your partnership is instrumental in supporting our local building community and connecting with Marin County homeowners preparing to undergo their next home improvement project.Celebrating in alpha order:A and P Moving, Inc.Aaero Heating & Sheetmetalbuilding LabCanty Real Estate Group, IncCentral Valley

Workers Comp Insurance Fraud: It costs more than you think

For more information, download this printable brochure here or contact: Marin County District Attorney's Office Attn: Insurance Fraud Unit 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 130 San Rafael, CA 94903 415.473.6450co.marin.ca.us/da  

Support the Legacy of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program

Since 1978 the Marin Builders Association Scholarship & Workforce Training Fund has provided nearly $1 million in scholarship awards to deserving high school seniors. Scholarship winners have gone into nearly every profession, including the building trades, construction management, engineering, architecture, and more. Our Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for all students pursuing a college, university, or trade school education to apply for a financial award. We emphasize the need for trained

Marin Housing Authority Requests Bids on Several Projects

Marin Housing Authority is seeking a range of services, from electricians, to general contractors, to painters and several others. Solicitations can be found here: https://www.marinhousing.org/bids.

Permit Archive: Marin County & City Building Permits

Please find a current list of permits published and provided by the County of Marin. To search by a specific jurisdiction click here and contact the appropriate office. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or email us at mba@marinbuilders.com.   County of MarinView the Current Building Permits Report Here   Click Here to View the 2024 Permit Archive

New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders

Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is advising licensees, applicants, and other stakeholders of key legislative updates following the implementation ofSenate Bill 1455 (Ashby, 2024). This bill, effective January 1, 2025, extends the Board’s “sunset” date from 2025 to 2029 and makes other changes to the law, which are described below. Key Provisions of SB 1455    1. Public Works Project LicensingWhat’s New?  Awarding authorities must now ensure that public works project bidders

Liens & Completions 2024-2025

Click the links below to view a current list of Liens & Completions published and provided by the County of Marin. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Paula Krause

Biggest Workers’ Compensation Mistakes by Contractors

In this crazy time of the COVID-19, it is not the time to cut corners to your detriment. While well intentioned contractors are always attempting to keep costs down to make a profit, they make some mistakes regarding workers’ compensation insurance.   Most common mistakes are:Certifying with the Contractors License Board that they do not need workers’ compensation insurance as they have no employees when they may have employees or use day laborers. . Not checking the sub-contractors to make sure they are

Lien Protection Checklist - SUBCONTRACTOR

Click here for Subcontractor Lien Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Dan McLennon of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP.Reviewed and Updated February 2024

Lien Protection Checklist - GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Click here for General Contractors Lien Rights Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders  Association and Board member Dan McLennon.Reviewed and Updated February 2024